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RTU captain Abagna Sandan elated with maiden Ghana call up ahead of 2021 Afcon

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RTU captain Abagna Sandan elated with maiden Ghana call up ahead of 2021 Afcon

The young midfielder, who was handed his maiden call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the Afcon, says he cannot hide his joy for the opportunity

Real Tamale United midfielder David Abagna Sandan has expressed his excitement following his maiden senior national team call-up by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac.

The 23-year-old was named in the Black Stars 30-man provisional squad that will preparing to participate in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon in January.

“I was tensed and couldn’t watch nor listened to the live coverage of the announcement of the squad.My friend listened and alerted me that I’ve been handed a call up,” Abagna told Fox FM.

“Right now, I am filled with so much excitement,thanks to God. I do not know how to express my feelings but I feel very privileged about this invitation.

“This is an opportunity and I am hoping to continue my hard work to get the team going.I will try to be at my topmost best.

“It has come to the time where the grace of God has located me.I pray that I go and prove my best and deliver,” he added.

Abagna thanked Ghanaians and Milovan for the trust imposed on him.

To everyone who has kept pushing for the inclusion of local players in the squad,we thank them for having the confidence in us,we call on them to keep supporting us,” he said.

“I thank coach Milovan Rajevac and everyone who saw my works and called for my inclusion in the squad.Another way of saying thank you is being at your best,I promise to be at my best.”

Abagna currently lead Ghana Premier League goal king race with eight goals and an assist after nine games.

The Black Stars team will be in Doha for a period of three weeks to prepare for the Tournament scheduled for Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.

The Black Stars will play three International friendly matches in Qatar to give Coach Milovan Rajevac the opportunity to assess his squad for the Tournament.

Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

GHANA’S SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021

Ghana last won the Afcon in 1982 but have been in final in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

King Faisal 3-2 Dreams FC: Inshallah Boys move joint top of GPL log

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King Faisal 3-2 Dreams FC: Inshallah Boys move joint top of GPL log

The Inshallah Boys have returned to winning ways with a home win over Dreams FC in the outstanding league game

King Faisal defeated ten-man Dreams FC 3-2 in Ghana Premier League matchday nine fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

The game which initially slated for December 19 was rescheduled due to a national delegate conference by National Patriotic Party at the venue last weekend.

Faisal coach Nurudeen Amadu made one change to the squad that started the last game as Abdul Latif returned to the starting XI.

Zubairu Ibrahim opened the scoring for King Faisal by the fifth minute after heading in a cross from Mawuli Wayo.

However, Dreams FC pulled even by the 31st minute from the penalty spot through Agyenim Boateng Mensah after a player was brought down.

Three minutes later, Faisal restored their lead when Enoch Morrison rose above his marker to head in a cross from Samuel Kusi.

After the break, Faisal made it 3-1 in the first minute as their pressing paid off. Mawuli Wayo latched onto a pass from Atta Kusi and delivered a wonderful cross which was turned in by Habib Mohammed as own goal.

Faisal appealed for a penalty on 75th minute after Wayo was heckled down in the Dreams FC box but referee Yao Bless did not heed to their shouts.

Deep in additional time, Maxwell Arthur was shown a red card after he manhandled Zubeiru who down injured .

Faisal have move joint top of the log with 20 points, same points with Aduana Stars and two points above second place Asante Kotoko.

Milovan rejects management committee’s suggestion as he snubs Kotoko captain Ganiu in 30-man provisional squad for Afcon

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Milovan rejects management committee’s suggestion as he snubs Kotoko captain Ganiu in 30-man provisional squad for Afcon

The Serbian has opted to leave behind the Porcupine Warriors captain amid calls by some members of the management committee to add him

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has announced his 30-man provisional squad for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon in January.

Interestingly, Ismail Abdul Ganiu who has been ever present in the Black Stars squad during the qualifiers has been dropped.

Although, the Black Stars management committee members were reported to have argued that Ganiu must be selected, however, Milovan rejected such suggestions insisting that he is not the type of central defender he wants.

As a result, Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku and Mumin Abubakar were selected.

Interestingly, Dreams FC full back Philimon Baffour who has failed to make a single appearance for the Black Stars despite having several call ups was selected amid protests by Ghanaians.

Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

GHANA SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021,” the statement added.

Ghana last won the Afcon in 1982 but have been in final in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

Goalkeepers:

Goalkeepers: Joseph Wollacott (Swindon Town), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St.Gallen), Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Richard Attah (Hearts of Oak)

Defenders: Andy Yiadom (Reading FC), Philemon Baffour (Dreams FC), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC), Gideon Mensah (Girondins Bordeaux), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew), Abdul Mumin (Victoria Guimares)

Midfielders: Baba Idrissu (Real Mallorca), Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC), Mubarak Wakaso (Shenzhen F.C), Edmund Addo (Sheriff Tiraspol), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Daniel Kofi Kyere (FC St. Pauli), David Abagna (RTU), Abdul Samed Salis (Clermont Foot)

Wingers: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC), Kamal Deen Sulemana (Rennes), Samuel Owusu (Al Fayha)

Strikers: Richmond Boakye-Yiadom (Beitar Jerusalem), Benjamin Tetteh (Yeni Malatyaspor), Felix Afena Gyan (AS Roma), Maxwell Abbey Quaye (Great Olympics), Joseph Painstil (Genk)

Watch Live: Ghana FA Extraordinary Congress [LIVE STREAMING]

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Watch Live: Ghana FA Extraordinary Congress [LIVE STREAMING]

Club owners and representatives have emerged in Kumasi to amend the decision to relegate 30 Division One League clubs.

The event is ongoing at Stick Inn, close to Baba Yara Sports Stadium

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Extraordinary Congress: 64 members arrive in Kumasi to amend executive council’s decision to relegate 30 Division One clubs

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Extraordinary Congress: 64 members arrive in Kumasi to amend executive council’s decision to relegate 30 Division One clubs

The various representatives of Ghanaian clubs have arrived in Kumasi ahead of the extraordinary Congress expected to take place on Tuesday

Administrators and representatives of Premier League and Division One League clubs have arrived in Kumasi ahead of the much-anticipated extraordinary congress aimed at considering and approving the resolution submitted by clubs to the executive council of Ghana Football Association in November to reverse a decision taken to relegate 30 Division One clubs after the 2021/22 season.

According the clubs, they are basing their arguments on Article 33 (2) and 33 (3) to call for the congress after Ghana FA failed to respond to their letter requesting for an extraordinary Congress.

The extraordinary Congress was initially scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium but the venue has been changed to Stick Inn since King Faisal will play Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the Ghana Premier League matchday nine outstanding fixture.

Former Ghana FA vice president George Afriyie, Tema Youth president Kwaku Osei Palmer, Bono Ahafo Regional Football Association chairman Ralph Gyambrah among others have all arrived.

Among the agenda to be discussed at the congress include:

a. To consider and delete article 81 and in particular 81(6) from the 2019 GFA statutes

b. To consider and delete article 39 (K) from the 2019 GFA statues

c. To consider and approve an amendment of article 27 by adding a new article 27 (q) as follows:

  • To approve and issue regulations for the organization of all competitions of the GFA

d. To consider and approve an amendment of Article 37 as follows: Please replace this clause:

  • Two (2) RFA Chairmen elected by the Regional Chairmen with the following clause:
  • all ten(10) RFA Chairmen elected by the Regional Football Associations

e. To consider and approve amendment of the Article 26 as follows:
For the women’s Premier League competition clubs, twenty (20) delegates of which at least five (5) shall be women – with the following clause

  • For the Women’s Premier League Competition clubs, eight (8) delegates of which at least five shall be women

However, Ghana FA has insisted that they are unaware of any extraordinary Congress and has distanced themselves from it

“The Ghana Football Association (The GFA) has received a number of calls from the media and other stakeholders enquiring whether or not the Association is holding an extraordinary Congress on Tuesday, December 21, 2021,” a GFA statement read.

“Some members of the GFA have also informed the Secretariat that they have been called by persons purporting to present to them that the Ghana Football Association is organising an Extraordinary Congress and that the GFA needs names of their delegates.

“The Ghana Football Association finds the development as very unfortunate and wishes to state categorically that the GFA has not called an Extraordinary Congress and has not requested for names of delegates for Congress.

“The Association further wishes to assure its members and all stakeholders that as stated earlier, the Association is engaging with FIFA Governance on a number of issues including the proposals to expand the Executive Council and the GFA Congress.

“The GFA has engaged Division One League clubs, where the Executive Council’s decision of suspending the new competition pyramid (18 club Supa League, 10 Regional Championships etc) was announced and discussed as well as other issues.

“The GFA has met the newly elected Executives of the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) with another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with the 18 Women’s Premier League clubs.

“The Association will continue with its engagements with the remaining members including Premier League clubs, Regional Football Associations, Coaches Association, Futsal and Beach Soccer.

“Once again, the GFA wishes to state that the entire membership of the Association would be informed through official Notice and Convocation on GFA letterhead, should the Association organise a Congress (be it Ordinary or Extraordinary Congress),” the statement added.

Youth & Sports minister Ussif Mustapha reportedly rushed to hospital after trading blows in Parliament [Video]

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Youth & Sports minister Ussif Mustapha reportedly rushed to hospital after trading blows in Parliament [Video]

The minister was caught in the heat of event and had his nose mask even torn as he exchanged blows with opponents in parliament

Ghana’s Youth and Sports minister Ussif Mustapha was reportedly rushed to the hospital following a fisfight in Parliament between some Members of Parliament on Monday night on the disagreement during the voting on government’s E-levy bill.

The fight ensued when the MPs were voting in a headcount to decide whether the E-levy bill should be accepted under a certificate of urgency or not.

However, the Minority members in parliament rose from their seats to prevent the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei Owusu, who was presiding over the House, from leaving his seat in his attempt to participate in the voting process.

Full details of what led to the fight

In their bid to prevent him, the majority got infuriated and quickly rushed to the Speaker’s table to and a chaos started.

According to the Minority MPs claims, Mr Osei-Owusu, while in the position of Speaker, does not have the right to take part of the voting process.

Before the sitting, the Majority had held a press conference stating the whereabouts of the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, was unknown.

However, since the bill had been laid before the House, the First Deputy Speaker took over proceedings in the House.

During deliberations, the Minority MPs challenged the decision by the Majority MPs to place the Bill under a certificate of urgency.

Although a voice vote was taken with the First Deputy Speaker ruling favouring the Majority, the NDC MPs called for a headcount instead.

Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu then decided to swap positions with the Second Deputy Speaker, who had voted to take part in the decision making.

However, the Minority MPs who disagreed with that position swiftly moved to the Speaker’s seat to stop the swap. Members of the Majority also moved to the Speaker’s seat, which led to the crash.

The Youth and Sports minister Ussif Mustapha was seen trading blows with some NDC members and had his nose mask torn. There was a slap from MP of Ashaiman Alfred Kwame Agbesi which landed on his face before he was dragged away by his colleagues.

Reports later revealed that the Youth and Sports minister has been sent to a hospital nearby for check up and treatment.

More to follow…

Football Transfer Gossips; Real Madrid ready to sign Haaland while Man United unwilling to allow Cavani move to Barca

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Football Transfer Gossips; Real Madrid ready to sign Haaland while Man United unwilling to allow Cavani move to Barca

21/12/2021

Ahead of the January transfer window, a lot of clubs and players are edge closer for mega deals and AshesGyamera is bringing you all the news especially on the top European clubs.

Real Madrid are serious contenders to beat Manchester City and United in the race for superstar Erling Haaland.(The Sun)

Manchester United will fight to keep Edinson Cavani at Old Trafford next month amid interest from Barcelona.(The Sun)

Barcelona have approved a £1.3billion renovation of the Nou Camp despite the club being in financial crisis.(The Sun)

Premier League matches could again take place behind closed doors, according to reports.(The Sun)

Tottenham’s Europa Conference League exit has seen English clubs slip behind their French and Dutch counterparts in UEFA’s rankings.(The Sun)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left puzzled at the lack of hand sanitiser available ahead of his post-match press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.(The Sun)

Premier League players and coaches are on a collision course with their own club executives over the drive to continue playing amid the Covid outbreak that has wrecked the fixture schedule.(Daily Mail)

The Premier League are in the dark over the spread of the Omicron variant among their clubs as Covid threatens to wreak havoc with the Christmas and New Year schedule.(Daily Mail)

Newcastle United are weighing up a move for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.(Daily Mail)

Barcelona have been alerted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s exile at Arsenal and would be interested in signing him on loan next month.(Daily Mail)

Arsenal are considering signing three Juventus stars in the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports.(Daily Mail)

Maurizio Sarri wants to be reunited with Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at Lazio, according to reports.(Daily Mail)

Jesse Lingard is expected to see out the remainder of the season at Manchester United before leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer.(Daily Telegraph)

Managers and players have been left angry with their clubs and the Premier League for rejecting a ‘festive firebreak’ amid the upsurge in coronavirus cases which they believe will put safety at risk.(Daily Telegraph)

Newcastle United are set to make a formal complaint to the Premier League over the standard of officiating in their last three games after a series of controversial decisions went against Eddie Howe’s side.(Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham Hotspur are set to seek legal advice over UEFA’s decision to effectively throw them out of Europe even though the club are not planning to appeal.(Daily Telegraph)

Newcastle United are keen to bolster their attacking options in January with Manchester United’s 26-year-old French striker Anthony Martial and Inter Milan’s Bosnian front man Edin Dzeko, 35, on their shortlist. (Sun)

Manchester United are close to bringing highly rated French midfielder Boubacar Kamara, 22, to Old Trafford from Marseille for what would be Ralf Rangnick’s first signing as interim manager. (FourFourTwo)

Manchester United have joined the race to sign River Plate and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 21. (Ole – via Metro)

Real Madrid are in talks with Antonio Rudiger in a bid to sign the 28-year-old Germany defender when his contract with Chelsea expires in June. (Rudy Galetti)

Everton have agreed a £17m deal for Dynamo Kiev and Ukraine left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko, 22, paving the way for out-of-favour French defender Lucas Digne, 28, to leave the Toffees amid interest from Newcastle and Leicester. (The Mirror)

Everton could be offered Juventus and Brazil midfielder Arthur, 25, as part of any deal for the Italian club to sign Digne. (Sport Mediaset – via Football Transfer Tavern)

Arsenal are eyeing a move for two Juventus players – Arthur and Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski, 21. (Marca)

Newcastle and West Ham are monitoring the situation of Tottenham’s English midfielder Dele Alli, 25. (Eurosport)

Newcastle have offered Lyon attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta £181,457 per week to move to St James’ Park, which the 24-year-old Brazilian has turned down as the move would not be a ‘step up in quality’ from Lyon. (Foot Mercato – in French)

Erling Braut Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has denied claims that the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker has a pre-agreement to make a move to Real Madrid in the summer. (NOS – via Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

The transfer of Gremio full-back Vanderson to Brentford is on the verge of collapsing after Ligue 1 side AS Monaco stepped in and made a €12m offer for the 20-year-old Brazilian. (Globo Esporte – in Portuguese)

Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Ferran Torres but have not yet finalised a deal for the 21-year-old Spanish forward with Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

West Ham have made an approach for Rubin Kazan and Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 21. (Football Insider)

Aston Villa have made an offer for Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez, 24. (CalcioMercato)

Juventus are eyeing a move for a striker in January with Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani, 34, and Paris St-Germain’s Mauro Icardi, 28, all on their shortlist. (Tuttosport)

Breaking News: Chaos erupts in Ghana’s parliament as MPs trade blows like Azumah & Quartey [Video]

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Breaking News: Chaos erupts in Ghana’s parliament as MPs trade blows like Azumah & Quartey [Video]

The Members of Parliament resorted to fighting following disagreement on the passage of the E-Levy bill into law on Monday

Members of Parliament in Ghana were on each other’s throats on Monday evening following disagreement on the passage of the E-Levy bill.

After deputy speaker of Parliament conducted voting by voice note to determine who supports the passage of the bill, chaos began since the minority challenged his verdict of being bias.

They claimed that he didn’t interprete the react results, something which the majority also had issues with.

Few minutes later, there was a serious fight as members of Parliament began to trade blows

Watch the full video of MPs fighting in Parliament here:

Emmanuel Gyamfi: I’ll not celebrate a goal against Kotoko because I may return in future

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Emmanuel Gyamfi: I’ll not celebrate a goal against Kotoko because I may return in future

The midfielder has admitted that he may accept an opportunity to rejoin the Porcupine Warriors in the future

Former Asante Kotoko deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi has admitted that he is ready to play for Asante Kotoko in future despite the bizarre manner in which he left the club few months ago.

The 28-year-old joined left Kotoko ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season after he was alleged to have led mutiny in the dressing room.

Although, he was arguably one of Kotoko’s star performers last season, his contract was mutually terminated and he joined Aduana Stars as a free agent.

“I really loved Asante Kotoko but the club is not mine so I had to leave when the situation was different,” Gyamfi told Akoma FM.

“I am not intentionally playing well for Aduana Stars this season to prove something to Kotoko. I always play with all my heart for any club I’ve represented.

“My teammates at Aduana have been crucial to my fine form. Also, I think I had a good pre-season wen I arrived. I am scoring now because I am playing as an attacker while I was used predominantly as a midfielder in Kotoko. I wanted to play as an attacker in Kotoko but they denied me that opportunity”

Gyamfi, who is not eyeing for the goal king diadem despite his fine form, has further revealed that he would not celebrate a goal against Kotoko when he scores for Aduana out of respect.

“In a game against Kotoko, if the opportunity comes I will score but I will not celebrate the goal because it is a club that gave me the opportunity. If I do well here who knows I may return to the club one day,” he said.

“My focus is not to win the goal king but to help my team win the league.
We are focused on each match as it comes, we will win the league if the opportunity comes.”

He added: “I am not desperate for a Black Stars call up but if the opportunity comes i will grab it. I am not obsessed about that, i just want to focus on my game but if the call comes, i will be happy.”

After eight games, Gyamfi has proven his mettle for the Dormaa Ahenkro-based club as he has netted five times and provided three assists to help Aduana top the league log with 20 points, three points above Kotoko who sit in second place.

Videos: Watch Kwame Peprah’s brace for Orlando Pirates in PSL

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Videos: Watch Kwame Peprah’s brace for Orlando Pirates in PSL

The youngster was on the score sheet for the first time since joining the Buccaneers in August

Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah opened his goal scoring duties for Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League when the Buccaneers hosted Gallant on Monday

With Pirates down by the 12th minute through S. Ntshangase, Peprah stepped up his performance to cause a lot of troubles to the visitors’ defence.

The former King Faisal poster boy latched on to a pass from his teammate by the 24th minute and calmly slotted in his last ditch effort as Pirates levelled up.

Two minutes later, Peprah benefited from a poor defence by Gallant and in a similar fashion, sent his effort down the left bottom corner beyond the reach of goalkeeper Arubi.

It took Peprah 13 games before he could break his duck for Pirates.

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